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Cardinal Griffin Catholic College
Cardinal Way, Stafford Road, Cannock WS11 4AW
Cardinal Griffin Catholic College is a non-selective, Roman Catholic academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in February 2018. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of The Painsley Catholic Academy. (Other schools in this trust include Blessed William Howard Catholic School and Painsley Catholic College.)
Particular strengths include Representation, Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is roughly average.
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Attainment: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
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